Liu Pi (simplified Chinese: 刘濞; traditional Chinese: 劉濞; pinyin: Liǘ Pì, 216 BC – 154 BC) was a nephew of Emperor Gao of Han, son of Liu Xi, Prince of Dai, and created as Prince of Wu by Emperor Gao. During Emperor Jing of Han reign, he initiated the Rebellion of the Seven States to resist centralizing policies, in which he was defeated and killed.[1]
In 196 BC, he was made Marquess of Pei at the age of 20. He demonstrated his combat ability as a cavalry general in the campaign against Ying Bu. In 195 BC, Emperor Gao was promoted Pi to Prince of Wu due to his growing worry of the Wu provinces.[2]
When Emperor Wen of Han was in throne, the son of Pi and crown prince, later Emperor Jing of Han involved in a game Xiangqi which ended in crown prince accidentally killed son of Pi with chess board. Out of revenge and growing distrust of the Emperor, Pi started building up wealth and military in his territory. Emperor Wen believed his son was at fault and did not hold Pi accountable for his expansion.[3]
After crown prince ascended to the throne and became Emperor Jing of Han, under the advise from Chao Cuo, a series of centralize effort began in attempt to reduce strength of regional princes. In 154 BC, Pi convinced six other princes to rebel against the emperor, thereby starting the Rebellion of the Seven States. The emperor appointed Zhou Yafu as commander and defeated Pi's army. Pi was killed in battle and his title was abolished.[1]
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Prince of Wu
Born: 216 BC Died: 154 BC |
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| Chinese royalty | ||
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| Recreated
Title last held by
King Fuchai of Wuas King of Wu |
Prince of Wu 195 BC – 154 BC |
Vacant
Title next held by
Sun Quanas King of Wu |
| Chinese nobility | ||
| New creation | Marquess of Pei 196 BC – 195 BC |
Merge in the Crown |